15 Awesome Gratitude Journaling Prompts & Ideas All Christian Women Should Know!
Last Updated on 03/06/2023 by Nicky
If you’ve ever uttered any of the following statements then you miiight wanna try using gratitude journaling prompts:
“Ugh, I don’t want to get up for work”
“I don’t feel like working out…I’m tired”
“Do I have to go to church” (or fill in the blank with the location of your choice)
“I don’t make enough money”
Oh yes, I’ve said some variation of all of these lovely complaints and I realized that I had to check myself and start thinking in a new way.
That’s where gratitude journaling prompts come in. The easiest thing in the world to do is complain and be negative. It couldn’t come more naturally to most people.
But it takes extra effort to be grateful and look for ways to have a more positive attitude. I strongly believe, though, that using gratitude journaling prompts can be a powerful tool that will make positivity and thankfulness just a normal part of your routine…eventually.
No, Rome wasn’t built overnight nor will your new attitude. But give it time. The more you use these gratitude journal ideas I’m going to share with you, the faster your perspective in life will change!
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–What Is A Gratitude Journal?
A gratitude journal is a special place where you can regularly write about all the people, places, and things that you are grateful for. It’s so easy to be negative like we discussed.
Sometimes you have to literally force yourself to be thankful for what you have if that isn’t something that comes naturally to you. When you start and keep a gratitude journal you begin to cultivate and grow a whole new attitude. You begin to see the world in a different way.
Yes, it’s the same old world. The world hasn’t changed but you can change how you see that old world. Plus, journaling also increases feelings of joy and peace and can improve your relationships with others.
“Wow, keeping a gratitude journal can do all of that?”. Why, yes it can! Gratitude journaling prompts used on a consistent basis can improve your overall well-being, ladies! You’ve got to try it! Not convinced? Let me school you on some benefits of gratitude journaling then!
–Why You Should Keep A Gratitude Journal
Just in case you don’t see why gratitude journaling is the bomb (yes, I said, THE bomb, because I’m old school), let me share some of its benefits. You may not realize it but gratitude is a powerful emotion!
So powerful in fact that your whole body comes along for the ride when gratitude is the driver! Gratitude has an effect on your physical body (source), your brain (source), your mental state (source), AND your financial well-being (source).
Can I get an AMEN? I told you gratitude didn’t come here to play! That’s why the Bible talks so much about having a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness (source). The Lord loves and wants the best for us and He knows that being grateful brings many amazing benefits to your life!
But let’s not stop there! Let’s get into some of the details.
– How Gratitude Journaling Benefits Your Health
Gratitude journaling can help boost your mood, increase your optimism, and improve your overall health. Studies have also shown that keeping a gratitude journal can increase your joy and overall life satisfaction. Want better sleep and less stress?
Gratitude journaling can help with that too. Why is that? Because keeping a journal can help you focus on the good in your life, and can help you let go of negative emotions, stress, and feelings that keep you up at night.
By keeping a gratitude journal, you can more easily remember to focus on the positive in your life, and you can reduce the amount of negativity in your life.
– When you have a day coming up that you’re dreading, starting your day with a gratitude journal entry can be a great way to set the mood for the day.
– Regularly writing down things you are thankful for helps you to become more aware of the good things in your life. Instead of focusing on what’s going wrong (which I love to focus on, too, so no judgment), concentrate on what God has done for you and the good things in your life.
– I can attest to this one. Gratitude can reduce depression and anxiety. As someone who has suffered from both, I know firsthand that counting your blessings (even when you think you have none), is a powerful way to kick mental health challenges in the bootay.
– Thankfulness can make you more optimistic, both towards yourself and others thereby improving your relationships. I mean, don’t you treat people better when you are grateful for them as opposed to taking them for granted?
-How To Start Gratitude Journaling
Now that we know just how beneficial gratitude and journaling are, how do we start one? There are a number of different ways to keep a gratitude journal but we will just discuss a few.
The most common approaches are writing in a paper journal, journaling printables, or using an online journal. There’s no right or wrong way to start a journal. Just chose which option is best for you!
– Choose the journal styles that work best for you:
Your first mission is to decide whether you want a paper journal or a journaling app of some sort. I like and see the benefits of using both for the following reasons.
I express myself better on paper than I do through technology. I don’t know why but there’s just something about pen and paper that make my true thoughts and feelings flow out of me in a more creative way.
However, the beauty of an online gratitude journal like one in Trello or Notion is that you can use it wherever you go. So it’s a matter or expression vs convenience…or is it?
There is no journaling law that says you can start and keep both an online and paper gratitude journal. So why not go crazy and have it all!?
– Set a regular time and place
I’m going to be hypocritical here and throw out this idea even though I don’t do it myself. I think it’s a brilliant idea to have a regular location and time of the day set aside to journal.
It sets up an intentional routine. However, you don’t have to do this truly. I do recommend somewhere quiet though so you can really focus and have a true and much-needed self-care moment.
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– 15 Awesome Gratitude Journaling Prompts & Ideas To Try Today
There are many different ways to start a gratitude journal, and these journaling prompts and ideas can help spark some inspiration on what to write and where to start.
There are a number of different gratitude journal prompts you can try out, including:
– Write down 3 things they’re grateful for every day
– Journal about how much you appreciate your health and well-being
(I’ll tell you a story. I went on a trip to Washington D.C. My family and I walked around the city and by the end of the day my ankle and shin were killing me. The next day we had to take a flight back home and I could barely walk through the airport. I eventually had to ask for priority boarding and a wheelchair because I was basically in tears I was in so much pain. I can’t even tell you how grateful I was once I was healed and able to walk again. There’s nothing like losing an aspect of your physical health or well-being to make you thankful that this situation is only temporary and that this too shall pass. Long story short. Losing something (or someone) that you take for granted puts you on the fast track to gratitude! But you don’t have to wait until something painful has happened to be grateful. Choose gratitude as a natural way of life!)
– Reflect on 3 recent moments of joy and contentment
– Recognize and give thanks for your strengths and talents
– Celebrate good relationships in your life. Call or text them and let them know how much you care about them
– Write about some recent experiences that were amazing and memorable
– Make a list of the positive things in your life
– What one thing went well today?
– What is one thing that makes you happy?
– What is one thing you are grateful for?
-What is one lesson you learned today?
– What one positive thing did you learn from a difficult situation?
– What is one thing you are looking forward to? What would you like to achieve tomorrow?
– What is one thing you are proud of? What one thing do you want to improve in your life?
– What one thing would you like to celebrate about today?
– Recap Of Why You Should Start Gratitude Journaling!
TL, DR? Well, let’s briefly recap some of the highlights of this post
- Gratitude journaling is scientifically proven to help you to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your life while improving your overall health.
- Journaling can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and other mental health challenges you are facing. The more you gratitude journal the more it can increase feelings of joy and peace and enchance your relationship.
- Create a gratitude journal either on paper or online. You can use a regular notebook or journaling printables
- If you don’t know what to write, then use gratitude journaling prompts to inspire you!
Okay, Beautiful…I truly pray that these gratitude journaling prompts will help you begin to see the glass as half full and not half empty. So cliche yes but still powerful nonetheless.
God bless you and I’ll see you in the next post!
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